Calabash, NC is a small community located in Brunswick County. With a population of 9,422, Calabash is considered a rural area with a population density of 672 people per square mile. The economy of Calabash revolves around the fishing industry and it's long standing history as the Seafood Capital of the World. The town has held onto this title since 1936 and today continues to be a popular destination for seafood lovers from far and wide. Local businesses include restaurants such as Captain John’s Galley, Beach Food Shack, and Thistledown Taven; antique shops such as Crowe's Nest; and outdoor attractions including the Calabash Fishing Fleet Marina and Golfin Dolphin Mini Golf & Arcade.
In addition to its local businesses, Calabash offers year-round outdoor activities ranging from kayaking to bird watching to sunbathing along its serene beaches. Families can also find plenty of recreational activities in nearby towns such as Shallotte or Southport including bowling alleys and roller skating rinks. There are also numerous organizations that are active in the community such as 4H clubs, the YMCA, local churches and various service groups like Lions Club International or Rotary Club International.
Calabash also holds various sporting events throughout the year including car races, Little League baseball tournaments, softball leagues for adults and kids alike, golfing tournaments at the renowned Thistle Golf Club & Resort, bike rides down country roads, fishing competitions every summer at Calabash Fishing Fleet Marina and more!
The population in Calabash (zip 28467) is 9,422. There are 523 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Calabash (zip 28467) is 64.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Calabash (zip 28467) is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Calabash (zip 28467)
- 66.3% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 11.9% are married with children
- 7.2% have children, but are single
Race in Calabash (zip 28467)
- 92.7% are White
- 2.7% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander